Great Cruz Bay Rentals

Waterfront on Great Cruz Bay, this magnificent estate holds court within an oasis of stately palm trees, boasting probably what is the largest private pool on St. John. The main villa takes center stage, embraced by the aquamarine pool and the pool cabana, and bordered by a faux white-sand beach set with chaise lounges and a fire pit brazier. The expansive fully air-conditioned two-stories feature seven bedroom/bath suites and a beautifully-proportioned great room graced with high arched windows and artistic stonework crafted in the classic St. John style. The sofas and chairs are grouped around the great room to accommodate a large party, and a mahogany dining table for 14 is flanked by a stunning model yacht in full sail. Adjoining the great room, on the other side of the tiled entry foyer, is the large gourmet kitchen; behind that is a powder room looking into a walled garden. Beyond the spacious kitchen is the blue family room, a cheerful space for lounging with a large flat-screen TV and a table for cards or games. Screened French doors open out to the front of the house from the family room, to À La Mer's outside front patio which features a bubbling fountain. On the other side of the family room, more French doors lead out to patios and pool. A hallway leads past the large laundry room to two of À La Mer's king bedroom/bath suites, both of which offer generous ensuite baths and screened French doors opening outside to small covered patios and to the pool beyond. Twin mahogany staircases ascend from either side of the family room to À La Mer's upper floor, where five more air-conditioned bedroom/suites overlook the pool and Great Cruz Bay. Two of these suites have a connecting door between them, perfect for parents who wish to be near their children. At the top of one staircase is an alcove with a desk with a printer and a two-twin trundle bed for extra guests. Outside the main villa is À La Mer's shaded poolside terrace, furnished with plush upholstered seating and a large round table under a roofed pergola for alfresco meals. The pass-through from the kitchen is incorporated into an adjoining counter lined with bar stools. This expansive outdoor living area, also has two gas grills, one of them built into a charming garden patio, a ping-pong table and a deck lined with cushioned chaise lounges. The pool is absolutely spectacular! It has a four-inch deep shallow shelf, perfect for sun loungers and for small children, a waterfall, and is bordered on the ocean side with a "beach," a strip of white sand set with more chaise lounges and a stone fire pit. The pool also features a swim-up bar with underwater bar stools at the pool cabana, a wonderful poolside entertainment pavilion with large-screen cable TV and DVD player, plus a wet bar with icemaker, beverage cooler and dishwasher. The pool cabana also has a handy powder room and outside shower, and an electronic shutter that rolls down at a touch of a button to secure it when not being used. For experienced divers, there is access from the coral-and-sand waterfront into Great Cruz Bay for snorkeling. À La Mer's Cottage is off to the side of the Main Villa. The Cottage's garage contains beach chairs, coolers, and a washer and dryer for your convenience. Every handsome custom detail - mahogany cabinetry hand carved in Honduras, lovely tile design throughout, cypress ceilings, designer island decor, artisan lighting, botanical art prints, and a bounty of excellent features and amenities for guests' enjoyment - make luxurious yet beach-casual À La Mer a unique and matchless Caribbean villa experience for families and friends.

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Bedroom / Bathroom DescriptionMAIN VILLAMaster Bedroom:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat-screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom with semi-alfresco double shower and bidet, 2 outdoor showers, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 2:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 3:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 4:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 5:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 6:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Bedroom 7:
King bed, Air-conditioning, 32" Flat screen TV with DVD player, Safe, En-suite bathroom, Hairdryer, Bathrobes Additional bedding
2-Twin trundle bed in upstairs alcove COTTAGE Bedroom 8 (Upper Level):
2 Queen beds, Twin trundle, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, Porch, Full kitchen Bedroom 9 (Ground Level):
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning

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Features & Amenities

• Cable TVs
• iPod docking station
• Sirius satellite radio and Pandora
• Wii with games
• Movie collection
• Music collection
• Books
• Games
• Central air conditioning throughout main villa and cottage
• Wi-Fi throughout property (inside and outside)
• Upstairs alcove in main villa serves as an office nook with a DSL line for your laptop
• Printer/copier/scanner/fax and answering machine
• Kitchen
  • Viking 6-burner stove
  • 2 Ovens
  • 2 Dishwashers
  • Safe
• Binoculars
• 3 Washing machines
• 3 Dryers
• Ping-pong table
• Automatic generator
• Baby equipment:
  • Wooden crib
  • Nylon Pack 'n' Play crib/playpen
  • Highchair

Outdoor Features

• Gated entry to villa
• Pool with waterfall (64 ft x 46 ft irregular shape; 3-4 ft deep)
• Pool volleyball
• Pool floats
• Foam noodles and pool games for children
• White-sand "beach" area with fire pit brazier
• Pool cabana:
  • Swim-up bar
  • 51" flat-screen cable TV
  • DVD player
• Wet bar with icemaker and beverage cooler
• Outdoor shower
• Basketball hoop
• Bocce ball
• Horseshoe pit
• Shuffleboard court
• Outside speakers
• 3 Hammocks
• 2 Gas grills

Staff & Services Included

• Maid service: 4 days per week except Sundays and holidays

At Extra Cost

• Villa pre-stocking (advance notice required)
• In-house chef (advance notice required)
• Car rental
• Airport transfers
• Additional cleaning ($25 per hour; 3 hour per-day minimum)

Villa Policies

• Maximum of 18 adults ONLY will be accommodated in both the Main Villa (14 adults maximum in Main Villa's 7 bedroom suites) and the Cottage (4 adults maximum in the Cottage's two bedrooms)
• 'Adults' are anyone 16 years old or older - no exceptions, please
• Children under 16 years old ONLY may use the small two-twin-trundle beds in the Main Villa's upstairs alcove and/or in the Cottage's apartment living area, at an additional cost of $420 per child, per week
• If your group has more than 18 adults + 4 children under 16 years, please ask us for special permission to bring extra kids to sleep on air beds - we will ask the owners for their approval on a case-by-case basis
• Non-smoking villa
• Pets are not allowed
• Security deposit: USD $2500

Getting There

• Rental car recommended
• Transport available

Location

• Great Cruz Bay
• 10 minute walk to beach at Westin Resort

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